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South Africa played its first test match on June 30, 1906, against Britain, losing 17-10 at the Wanderers Ground in Johannesburg. This marked the beginning of Springbok rugby’s international competition, establishing South Africa as a major rugby nation. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join…

South Africa leads the all-time series against Ireland 5-1 in test matches through early 2025. The Springboks have dominated the rivalry with strong performances in Dublin and Cape Town. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join here → Related Springbok rugby…

Jean Kleyn is a lock who represented South Africa with 20 caps and was part of championship-winning squads. The second-row forward brought physicality and lineout precision to the Springboks’ forwards. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join here → Related Springbok…

Handré Pollard is the Springboks’ all-time leading points scorer with 825+ international points across 94 Test caps. He was the 2019 World Cup’s leading points scorer with 69 points and kicked all 12 Springbok points in the 2023 World Cup Final victory over New Zealand (12-11). Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get…

Malcolm Marx is a hooker who earned 34 caps for South Africa and played in the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup victories. He was central to the Springboks’ pack dominance during their consecutive championship wins. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans…

Bryan Habana holds the record for most tries by a Springbok with 15 tries in 124 appearances between 2004 and 2016. Cheslin Kolbe has 9 tries, and Makazole Mapimpi has 10 tries. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join here →…

Makazole Mapimpi is a wing for South Africa who earned 34 caps and was a key player in the 2019 and 2023 World Cup wins. Known for his speed and finishing ability, he scored 10 tries for the Springboks. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game —…

The Springboks have won 4 Rugby World Cups: 1995 in South Africa, 2007 in France, 2019 in Japan, and 2023 in France. They are one of only three nations to win multiple World Cups. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join…

Willie le Roux is an attacking fullback who revolutionized the position for the Springboks with his ball-handling, counter-attacking skills, and positional awareness since 2012. His innovative approach to fullback play has influenced modern rugby and made him a key figure across South Africa’s recent tournament successes. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get…

New Zealand defeated South Africa 34-17 in the 2015 Rugby World Cup final in England, securing the All Blacks’ third World Cup title. Despite a strong campaign, the Springboks fell short against Dan Carter’s clinical leadership and New Zealand’s superior finishing. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…